By ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

With photo contributions from The Management Board of Vu Quang AHP.

Vu Quang National Park

The park is located in a global priority ecological region, identified as extremely important in the conservation of biodiversity.

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Po mu (2019) by The Management Board of Vu Quang AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

Vu Quang National Park’s terrain consists of high mountains, narrow valleys, and steep slopes.  Major forest types in the park are lowland evergreen forests, lower, medium, and upper montane evergreen forests, and pygmy forests on higher elevations.

Voi Chau A (2020) by The Management Board of Vu Quang AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

Its forests serve as habitat to a diverse range of fauna, making it an important area for the conservation of Viet Nam’s large mammal species.

Cha va chan nau (2018) by The Management Board of Vu Quang AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

Newly identified species such as the saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) and large antlered muntjac (Muntiacus vuquangensis) have been first discovered in the park. It is also home to the  gaur (Bos gaurus) and the critically endangered red-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix nemaeus).

Culi nho (2018) by The Management Board of Vu Quang AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

Wildlife of Vu Quang National Park

• 1,765 species of vascular plants
• 316 species of butterflies
• 315 species of birds
• 118 species of ants
• 94 species of mammals
• 89 species of reptiles and amphibians
• 88 species of fish
• 38 species of spiders

Stream in Vu Quang National Park (2018) by ASEAN Centre for BiodiversityASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

Aside from its forests, three main rivers also originate from the park: Khe Che, Ngan Truoi, and Rao No. Eighty-eight species of fish have been recorded in the park’s waters. These include previously undescribed species such as the Parazacco vuquangensis and Crosscheilus vuha.

Ngoc cau (2023) by The Management Board of Vu Quang AHPASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

The park welcomes research activities and study tours. Ecotourism sites such as the Thang Day waterfall and Con Du underground lake are also open to visitors.

Forest pathin Vu Quang National Park (2018) by ASEAN Centre for BiodiversityASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

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ASEAN Heritage Parks

ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) are protected areas of high conservation importance that provide valuable contributions to safeguarding ecosystems and biodiversity. 

AHPs provide a window to the world, showcasing a wealth of biodiversity that is uniquely ASEAN.

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